(Middletown, RI) Child and Family announced today the addition of a Women’s Recovery Group to the growing list of counseling services provided by the agency. Women ages 20-80 who have a minimum of 6 months sobriety are invited to join these therapeutic sessions. The Women’s Recovery Group kicks off with 12 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, February 10th from 5-6pm at the Child and Family Community Center, 31 John Clarke Road in Middletown.

“We are extremely excited to add this very important group session to our counseling offerings” stated Susan Bruce, Director of Counseling Services for Child and Family. “The weekly sessions, lead by seasoned professional Janice Schwartz, CAGS, MA, LMHC, LCDPII, will be an opportunity for women to share feelings and experiences. Janice has compassion and a passion for working with recovering individuals as well as their families. Her 17 years of counseling experience will help make it possible for women to focus on themselves and what they need in recovery.”

The format of the group includes education and therapy. Some of the topics will include needs for recovery, maintaining a support group, expressing feelings, art therapy, exploring your creative self and having fun in sobriety.

Insurance is accepted or $30.00 per group for the uninsured. Call 401-848-4199 for further information about the new Women’s recovery Group or for in-take information.

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About Child and Families Substance Abuse Counseling:
Child and Family offers outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults including: prevention, remediation, evaluation, and consultation by interdisciplinary teams consisting of clinical social workers, master level clinicians and a psychiatrist to meet the unique needs of each person who is seeking help. Services may include individual therapy, couples counseling, medication management for those struggling with co-occurring disorders, and family counseling. The services are strength –based, responsive, individualized, and client centered to adapt to the needs of each individual.

Child & Family is a private, 501(c) 3 Social Service Agency. Every day since 1866, members of the Newport County community have come together at C&F to receive help, to give help and to support the work of others. 365 days a year, C&F is working to provide compassionate care to all those who are in need. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial history and exceptional professional staff, C&F is the oldest and largest social service agency in Newport County. It is where people turn for help with personal and family emergencies and crisis.

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